Pressure Ulcers
£20 + VAT
This pressure ulcer course aims to deepen your understanding of pressure ulcers and how they should be prevented and treated. This course also contains photos of pressure ulcers, some of which students may find graphic, however for any graphic photos students can decide if they want to view them.
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Course Description
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All about this Pressure Ulcers Course
This pressure ulcer course is suitable for anyone working in a care setting who may have to deal with ulcers. The first unit of the course aims to strengthen your understanding of what a pressure ulcer is and how they develop.
You will then explore the mechanisms that can lead to pressure ulcers developing, you will also learn where on the body pressure damage is most likely and what factors will increase an individual’s risk of pressure ulcer development.
You will then move onto take a more in-depth look at the factors that increase an individual’s risk of developing pressure damage, as well as how pressure damage will present and how it may look when it develops into later categories.
The third unit focuses on how pressure damage is treated, including how fundamental care principles can aid the healing of pressure damage and stop its development, the unit will also discuss dressing selection and wound cleansing techniques, you will also learn about the use of debridement, surgery and negative pressure therapy.
In the final unit you will learn how pressure damage can be avoided and you will explore each principle of the aSSKINg framework and how it should inform pressure damage prevention, you will also gain knowledge of how these techniques should be encouraged for individuals to manage their own pressure areas.
Important terminology will be put in bold throughout the course.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Suitable for those working in care settings
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered
- Unit 1 – Introduction to Pressure Ulcers – The first unit of the pressure ulcer course aims to give a foundation of fundamental knowledge regarding pressure ulcers, you will also explore UK statistics for pressure damage and why it is essential to understand how to avoid pressure damage.
- Unit 2 – Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms – In this unit you will look at the risk factors associated with pressure damage, the signs it is developing and the symptoms of it worsening. You will also learn how professionals can assess risk and escalate a need for additional support.
- Unit 3 – Treatment – This unit will explore the treatments available for pressure ulcers, including how to treat pressure ulcers at all stages, you will also learn how to support someone with a pressure ulcer and how it may affect them mentally.
- Unit 4 – Prevention – In the final unit of the pressure ulcer course you will look at how pressure ulcers can be prevented, including assessments and care plan needs for those at risk of pressure ulcers.
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St John’s Hospice
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does the course take to complete?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Pressure Ulcers course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Pressure Ulcers course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of completing this Pressure Ulcers course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
RoSPA assured training course
This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.
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